The Burmese American Community Institute is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 that provides educational and vocational support to the Burmese community in greater Indianapolis. The BACI supports community members regionally, nationally, and globally through strategic partnerships and advocacy. Since its inception, the BACI has assisted over 20,000+ individuals.
NOTE: This site uses community work study. You must be eligible for work study.
Location
4925 Shelby Street, suite 200,
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Role overview: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is a dynamic, forward-looking, and growing organization. We seek well-qualified, highly motivated, creative, and solution-oriented candidates to join our team as mentors at The Upward College Program (UCP). In response to the growing needs of the community, since 2011, BACI has implemented the year-round Upward College Program for the area high school students to prepare them for college access and success. In order to achieve this goal, the UCP provides tutoring, standardized test preparation, and assistance with college, scholarship, and financial aid applications for high school juniors and seniors from Burma for six to ten hours a week. The interns must report to the Assistant Program Director.
Number of interns: 2
Pay: $12.50/hour
Dress code: Business casual
Type or work: in-person
Preferred majors: STEM majors or any
Essential role functions:
Provide tutoring and instruction services for High School juniors or seniors from Burma at BACI Upward College Program in math, science, English, social science, and other courses.
Cooperate with UCP staff in order to provide students with personalized assistance with homework assignments.
Assist senior students with filling college/scholarship applications, ensure students have submitted all required application materials, and revise application essays as.
Aid program staff with coordination of other UCP programming as needed, such SAT and other standardized test prep courses for junior students, STEM training, and leadership courses.
Attend UCP staff training and meetings in order to ensure all staff adhere to instruction standards.
Qualifications:
Must be comfortable tutoring math, science, social science, and English courses. (Proficiency in additional subject areas is a benefit).
Demonstrates appropriate behavior at all times.
Is patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable.
Has the ability to work well with others and follow directions.
Previous work experience and interest in teaching, tutoring, youth development, refugee resettlement or other direct social services preferred.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
International experience is desirable – a high degree of cultural sensitivity and competence is required.
Strong communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Pass the Background Check.
Preferences:
College students in any field.
Coursework in math and/or science fields is a plus.